Professional Business Coordinator Digital Imaging

Based on the direction given from Pan European Product Marketing Digital Imaging (PPM-DI), the Professional Business Coordinator support sales and marketing of Sony’s digital imaging products and their peripherals, which are developed for professional photography and video purpose.

Sony Product focus : Mirrorless cameras and lens, Sony professional video camcorders, consumer high-end video camcorders and peripheral.

The Professional Business Coordinator is under the responsibility of the Professional Marketing Manager.

Pro marketing management Key focus area:
- Being a clearly identified partner for professional photographers through active presence on professional events (openings, corporate and cultural events, tradeshows, technical support on international events...).- Bring technical expertise and assistance to professional photographers through fast and reliable service by mail or by phone and on technical assistances on the field.- Develop and strenghten relationship between Sony and professionnal photographers through human interface, providing them with high value services in order to achieve better customer experience.- Through technical assistances on big mediatic events (Cannes, Roland Garros, Le Mans, Arles, Montier en Der, Salon de la Photo ), direct support to photographers and dealers, tutorials, trainings, workshops, deliver a premium service to partners and end users- Participate to the Sony Ambassadors program and enhance regularity of our social communication- Development of Sony's presence at WMA World Major Agency : Carry out all possible actions to increase the number of professional photographers equipped with Sony

Key activities (marketing and sales professional photography business)- After sales support for the professional photographers-
- Planning, organization and execution of SDS dealer workshops- Supporting planning and execution of service depots at major sports events.- Supporting monthly report- Managing the loan equipment and supporting the repair process of the professional users- Participate at Pan European marketing activities such as public show- Develop our partnership with photo and video schools to present and promote Sony products to students, teachers and staff

In addition to the above activities, the Professional Business Coordinator is expected to participate to key activities with our main Photo Retailers:
- Supporting dealers to develop the Sony Professional Business- Maintain and improve the store staff’s knowledge about Sony product by giving product training.- Introduce marketing materials of Sony products such as brochure and POP.- Support store events such as workshop for professional and semi-professional users by demonstration of Sony mirrorless cameras and lenses.

Expected outputs:
- Event report and customer visit report- Proactive organisation of professional user workshops (SDS dealer pro workshop) according to store request.- Summary of issues such as requests from store staff, competition situation, and also feedbacks about Sony products from professional customers.- Proper answer (professional business related topics) to technical questions

Qualifications & Experience

Very strong interest in digital imaging products with regular practice of photo and video activity

Uniiversity degree or equivalent (Photo / Video School is a must)

Experience in business reporting and analytics

Experience within a European company in a multicultural working environment

Experience and/or understanding of the consumer and business technology industry.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

English (written and spoken)

Driving license

Professional skills

Planning, structuring and organization

Strategic thinking

Commercial Sensitivity

Analytical skills

Commercial orientation

Social abilities

Communication

Building the professional network

Teamwork and cooperation

Influence, negotiation and impact

Be service and results oriented

Commitment

Personal responsibility

Leadership

Change and innovation management

Decision making

Initiative / Pro-activity

Contract- Contract type : Permanent- Location : Puteaux

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